Comparison

GroupMe vs RankedApp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GroupMe

Connect with family, friends, and colleagues through group chats, direct messages, and shared media. Easily add members via phone number or email, control notifications, and express yourself with custom emojis and GIFs. Share photos and videos to relive memories later.

Highlights
  • Group chat creation
  • Direct messaging
  • Custom emoji and GIFs
  • Photo and video sharing
  • Notification control
  • Web access
Features
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GroupMe - the free, simple way to stay in touch with the people who matter most. Family. Roommates. Friends. Coworkers. Teams. Vacations. Greek Life. Bands. Faith Groups. Events. “Lifechanger.... utterly indispensable” -Gizmodo START CHATTING Add anyone to a group via their phone number or email address. If they don’t have the app, they can start chatting over SMS immediately. CONTROL NOTIFICATIONS You’re in charge! Mute specific chats, or the entire app – you can even leave or end group chats. SAY MORE THAN WORDS With an extensive set of exclusive emoji, you can express yourself in a whole new way. THE WHOLE INTERNET IN YOUR GROUP Meme images, search for and send GIFs and videos, and see content shared from URLs displayed in the chat. SHARE NOW, RELIVE LATER The gallery saves your memories. Easily explore the photos and videos shared in your group now, or later. LEAVE TEXTING BEHIND With direct messages, you can use all the features you love for group chat, but one-on-one. CHAT WHEREVER YOU ARE Including from your computer at groupme.com Stay in touch whether you’re separated by a hallway or a hemisphere. Get your group together. We want to hear your feedback! Support: https://aka.ms/groupmesupport Twitter: @GroupMeSupport Facebook: facebook.com/groupme Instagram: @GroupMe Love, Team GroupMe NOTE: SMS chat currently available in US only. Standard text messaging rates may apply. Privacy Policy: https://groupme.com/privacy Made with love in Seattle

About

RankedApp

Connect with people by swiping right to initiate conversations or left to pass. If a mutual interest is found, you can chat and even link up on other social platforms.

Highlights
  • Swipe to connect
  • Mutual match chat
  • Connect on other socials
  • User profiles
Features
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Welcome to Ranked- on this app swipe right if you want to chat and get to know someone or simply swipe left if you rather not. If you like someone and they liked you back you can chose to not only chat with them but connect with them on their other socials as well.

Screenshots

GroupMe4 screens
RankedApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RankedApp at none against GroupMe's 10. RankedApp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). GroupMe's advantage is ratings volume (1.6M vs 3) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GroupMe sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. RankedApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RankedApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GroupMe has 1.6M ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GroupMe ships an update weekly, RankedApp every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
GroupMe versus RankedApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroupMeRankedApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6M ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6M — better3
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#13 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size385 MB90 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSkype Communications S.a.r.lInvito Software Solutions LLP

Customer experience

GroupMe

All ratings1,559,154 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,632 reviews
Positive29.7%
Neutral12.0%
Negative58.3%

RankedApp

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

GroupMe

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in or account issues
  • Problems with adding/removing group members
  • Disappearing messages and chat history
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to delete/edit messages
  • Announcement mode for admins
  • Pinned messages
  • Improved group management features
  • Better cross-device/platform sync

RankedApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

GroupMe

One-time10
  • Most Wanted Emoji Pack$0.99
  • Michigan Wolverines Emoji Pack$0.99
  • Wisconsin Badgers Emoji Pack$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Florida Gators Emoji Pack$0.99
  • March Madness Emoji Pack$0.99
  • Most Wanted 2 Emoji Pack$0.99
  • University of Alabama Emoji Pack$1.99
  • University of Texas Emoji Pack$1.99
  • Adventure Time$1.99
  • University of Notre Dame Emoji$1.99
None

RankedApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GroupMe free?
GroupMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RankedApp free?
RankedApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GroupMe or RankedApp?
RankedApp is rated higher. GroupMe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6M ratings, while RankedApp averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Which is updated more often, GroupMe or RankedApp?
GroupMe ships an update weekly, and RankedApp every 3 days. Most recently, GroupMe was updated on October 31, 2026 and RankedApp on June 10, 2026.

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